Minoxidil
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
22.5K
NHS Cost
£326.5K
Practices
2,018
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Minoxidil is prescribed by 2,018 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 22,491 items were prescribed at a total cost of £326,544 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1,074 | 41 | 26 | +136.0% ▲ |
| N | 778 | 23 | 34 | +204.5% ▲ |
| E | 710 | 28 | 25 | +128.8% ▲ |
| SE | 684 | 26 | 26 | +136.9% ▲ |
| M | 568 | 29 | 20 | +76.6% ▲ |
| SW | 546 | 16 | 34 | +207.2% ▲ |
| HA | 521 | 19 | 27 | +146.8% ▲ |
| CR | 479 | 11 | 44 | +291.9% ▲ |
| SK | 430 | 17 | 25 | +127.9% ▲ |
| GL | 373 | 16 | 23 | +109.9% ▲ |
| NN | 348 | 20 | 17 | +56.8% ▲ |
| BN | 344 | 12 | 29 | +158.6% ▲ |
| NR | 323 | 15 | 22 | +93.7% ▲ |
| W | 316 | 11 | 29 | +158.6% ▲ |
| L | 304 | 17 | 18 | +61.3% ▲ |
| CT | 302 | 16 | 19 | +70.3% ▲ |
| NW | 298 | 12 | 25 | +123.4% ▲ |
| PE | 289 | 16 | 18 | +63.1% ▲ |
| NG | 286 | 14 | 20 | +83.8% ▲ |
| HU | 277 | 10 | 28 | +149.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP | 126 |
| MEADOWGREEN HEALTH CENTRE | 117 |
| CLOVER GROUP PRACTICE | 105 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Vasodilator antihypertensive drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.